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New American Alliance

More about New American Alliance
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  • 17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
The New American Alliance connects foreign-born individuals to services in the St. Louis area, including education, healthcare, financial assistance, and ethnic community organizations. Monday through Friday 8am-5pm at the International Institute of St. Louis.
1-314 655-0889General (extension 189)
1-314-277-5824Jacquelyn-specific requests or questions

NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY (NCNAA)

More about NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACADEMY (NCNAA)
  • 17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
Nahed Chapman New American Academy is a St. Louis Public School that serves only children in grades K-8 who are new to the United States and have a score of 2.0 or below on the ACCESS Screener. Students can only stay at NCNAA for a maximum of two years before they are able to transition to one of our ESOL Center Schools. ESOL Center Schools provide ESOL support to students based on their individual need.
Website
http://www.slps.org/NCNAA
1-314-776-3285General

St. Francis Community Services - Southside Center

More about St. Francis Community Services - Southside Center
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Family law, immigration law, veterans advocacy, Housing Opportunity Project more. (Formerly Catholic Charities Community Services Southside Center). Focuses on immigrant communities, offering case management, bi-lingual mental health counseling, youth programming, and legal services in immigration and family law.
General Website
https://sfcsstl.org/
1-314-773-6100General
1-314-932-3300General
sfcs@ccstl.org
sfcs@ccstl.org

International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL)

More about International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL)
  • 12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources
  • 13.2 Human & Sex Trafficking
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
"The International Institute of St. Louis provides opportunities for immigrants and refugees to thrive in order to create a welcoming, prosperous, and healthy region for all. The Institute programs include Intensive social work case management, Behavioral Health Wellness, opportunities for Economic Development (i.e. financial literacy and business classes), Refugee Support Services, Refugee Resettlement, Immigration Services, Federal/State Benefits applications, and much more! Works most with foreign-born clients, including male, transgender and gender non-conforming clients (unlike many other local organizations who work only with cisgender female clients), both adult and adolescent clients Offers many services for new arrivals to the St. Louis area. Services include: English classes for adults, job search, employment training, career advancement program and assistance with licensing, refugee resettlement, immigration application preparation, mental health services, elderly services, counseling, services to victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, translation services, assistance with starting a business, and more. Community Development Corporation This subsidiary of the International Institute helps immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs who want to start or expand small local businesses, but lack access to mainstream capital. IICDC provides business loans ranging from $500 to $35,000. IICDC also provides technical assistance includes help in writing business & marketing plans, obtaining business licenses, addressing credit issues and linking to volunteer professionals. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs become bankable."
General
https://www.iistl.org
1-314-773-9090General
fostera@iistl.org
fostera@iistl.org

Monarch Immigrant Services

More about Monarch Immigrant Services
  • 8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics
  • 8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources
  • 23.1 Disability Resources – General
  • 24.2 Senior Living Facilities
Monarch Immigrant Services provides mental health and social services to the elderly and disabled foreign-born, and trauma-informed mental health services for immigrant and refugee youth.
Website
https://www.monarchstl.org
1-314-645-7800General for Office
1-314-645-7802General Fax
connect@monarchstl.org
connect@monarchstl.org

HISPANIC FEDERATION

More about HISPANIC FEDERATION
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Hispanic Federation seeks to support Hispanic families and strengthen Latino institutions through work in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment, & the environment.
Website
http://www.hispanicfederation.org

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

More about Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Promotes and supports Hispanic small businesses through programs, services, and legislative advocacy. Offering restaurant training.
Website
https://www.hccstl.com/
1-314-664-4432General

Five Minute English

More about Five Minute English
  • 17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
A comprehensive website to assist in learning English as a second language. Short, easy explanations, exercises and answers.
Website
http://www.5minuteenglish.com/

CHRISTIAN FRIENDS OF NEW AMERICANS

More about CHRISTIAN FRIENDS OF NEW AMERICANS
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Christian Friends of New Americans is an outreach ministry to immigrants and refugees in the greater St. Louis area. Our mission is to be involved in relationships with New Americans with whom we can share the Gospel through caring words and actions. Services include health care support, skill and job training, new citizen support, scholarship assistance, language classes and more.
Website
https://www.cfna-stl.org/
1-314-351-1740General
mail@cfna-stl.org
mail@cfna-stl.org

YMCA LITERACY COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. LOUIS

More about YMCA LITERACY COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Programs to welcome, connect and empower healthier immigrant individuals and families through supports and services, and by coordinating resources. New health and home ownership programs. 314-776-7102 2635 Gravois Ave. 63118 (Check website for more locations) 314-421-8908
Website
https://gwrymca.org/

Welcome Neighbor STL

More about Welcome Neighbor STL
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
  • 21.4 Community Organizing Resources
  • 22.6 Mutual Aid Networks
  • 28.1 Support Groups
  • 28.3 Community-Building & Spaces
Welcome Neighbor STL supports refugee and immigrant families by connecting them with new people and opportunities that will empower them to build and live their best life in their new country.
https://www.instagram.com/welcomeneighborstl/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WelcomeNeighborSTL/
https://www.tiktok.com/@welcomeneighborstl
Website
https://welcomeneighborstl.org/
Programs
https://welcomeneighborstl.org/programs/
Events
https://sprout.link/welcomeneighborstl
1-314-257-9883General
info@welcomeneighborstl.com
info@welcomeneighborstl.com

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri Refugee & Immigration Services

More about Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri Refugee & Immigration Services
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
Providing Care and Creating Hope By responding to the needs of people in 38 counties regardless of faith, culture, or situation with services for refugees and immigrants, those with food insecurity, mental health needs, health and nutrition education, basic household and shelter needs. Areas of legal assistance: Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Habeas Corpus, Naturalization/Citizenship Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS
Website
https://www.cccnmo.org
1-573-632-0017General

Ritenour: Adult Education & Literacy (AEL)

More about Ritenour: Adult Education & Literacy (AEL)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources
  • 29.26 Educational Classes & Groups
The Ritenour Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) Program provides free services that help adult students obtain the skills necessary to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, prepare for post-secondary education, become U.S. citizens, improve English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) proficiency, find and keep a job, and achieve other academic, employment, or personal goals. Students attending any classes in any program of AEL must be at least 17 years old or 16 years old with 16 high school credits, no longer attending high school, provide documentation from previous school, and attend a mandatory orientation. Specific services the AEL program(s) offers include: - HSE (High School Equivalency) Preparation - Literacy Services/Adult Basic Education - English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) Classes - Online Registration and testing - Workforce and college preparation All classes are FREE! Classes are available Monday through Thursday in the morning and evenings at the Adult Learning Center, 8762 St, Charles Rock Road, St. John, MO 63114. For more information about registering for classes, call 314-493-6412.
General
https://www.ritenour.k12.mo.us/domain/63
1-314-493-6412General
musemick@ritenourschools.org
musemick@ritenourschools.org

Missouri Department of Education Adult Education and Literacy (AEL)

More about Missouri Department of Education Adult Education and Literacy (AEL)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources
  • 22.5 Online Education
  • 29.26 Educational Classes & Groups
Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) provides free virtual and face-to-face classroom instruction to eligible Missouri citizens in Reading, Language, Mathematics, English Language Competency, Workplace Literacy, Digital Literacy, Civics, and Citizenship. Certified instructors teach all classes. Adult students receive preparation for Missouri’s High School Equivalency exam (HiSET®) integrated with career specific workforce training. English learners become literate in the English language while learning the responsibilities of citizenship and workforce preparation. AEL programs around the state offer services, free of charge, to anyone who is at least 17 years of age or 16-year-olds who have met Missouri’s compulsory school attendance requirements. To be eligible for AEL services, individuals must also have one of the following barriers: basic skills deficiency/low literacy levels based on assessment, lack of high school diploma or equivalency, or learning the English language.
Website
https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/adult-education-literacy
1-573-751-1249General
ael@dese.mo.gov
ael@dese.mo.gov

Head Start Education Programs

More about Head Start Education Programs
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources
  • 21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations
  • 22.1 Early Childhood Education (ECE)
This flyer provides an overview of the Head Start program and its offered services, as well as information on how to determine eligibility and locate a nearby center. An editable version of this flyer offers Head Start programs the ability to customize the flyer with information specific to their program, including name, address, hours, and logo. English version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-English.pdf English version (customizable) (DOCX) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/head-start-fact-sheet.docx Spanish version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-Spanish.pdf Spanish version (customizable) (DOCX) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/head-start-fact-sheet-sp.docx Mandarin version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-Mandarin.pdf Mandarin version (customizable) (DOCX) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/head-start-fact-sheet-ch.docx
Others
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-English.pdf

English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Bilingual Migrant Program

More about English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Bilingual Migrant Program
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 22.14 After School Programs & Tutoring
  • 22.2 K-12 Schools & School Districts
The mission of the ESOL/Bilingual/Migrant Program is to provide effective and age-appropriate English language instruction (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing), and to support English Language Learners’ achievement in all content areas, grades K-12. __Elementary School ESOL Centers__ - Buder Elementary - Dewey International Studies Elementary - Mann Elementary - Mason Elementary - Mullanphy Elementary - Oak Hill Elementary - Sigel Elementary - Woerner Elementary - Woodward Elementary __Middle School ESOL Centers__ - Busch Middle - Compton Drew Middle - Gateway MST Middle - Long Middle __High School ESOL Centers__ - Gateway STEM High School - Roosevelt High School - Solden International Studies High School The program also strives to involve newcomer parents, educating them in their rights and responsibilities in the American educational system and supporting their roles as parents in a new culture. A highly-skilled team of administrators, teachers and bilingual support staff enhance our ability to meet the academic mission and link our diverse communities to schools.
Main
https://www.slps.org/esol
1-314-664-1066General
Alla.GonzalezDelCastillo@slps.org
Alla.GonzalezDelCastillo@slps.org
Samir.Mujagic@slps.org
Samir.Mujagic@slps.org
Mirela.Hodzic@slps.org
Mirela.Hodzic@slps.org

Vitendo 4 Africa (V4A)

More about Vitendo 4 Africa (V4A)
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
Programs to welcome, connect and empower healthier immigrant individuals and families through supports and services, and by coordinating resources. New health and home ownership programs.
Website
https://vitendo4africa.org/
1-314-252-0488General

Catholic Legal Immigration Network

More about Catholic Legal Immigration Network
  • 16.1 Legal Resources: General
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.8 Faith-Based Resources for Immigrants
Immigration attorneys who specialize in advocacy, worker immigration law, more.
https://www.facebook.com/cliniclegal
https://twitter.com/cliniclegal
https://www.linkedin.com/company/catholic-legal-immigration-network-inc.-clinic-
Website
https://cliniclegal.org/about-us
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZMlgEc1UY4BAGTO0THVMA
1-301-565-4800Main Phone
1-301-565-4824Main Fax

MICA Project (Migrant & Immigrant Community Action)

More about MICA Project (Migrant & Immigrant Community Action)
  • 17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants
  • 17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants
  • 17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants
Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more. www.mica-project.org 314-995-6995 / Toll Free: 855-995-6995 1600 South Kingshighway Blvd. Suite 2N 63110 Adjustment of Status, Asylum applications, Consular Processing, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, NACARA, Naturalization/Citizenship, Removal hearings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. Types of legal assistance: Help completing forms, Filings with USCIS, Representation at Asylum Interviews (Credible Fear Interviews, Reasonable Fear Interviews), Representation before the Immigration Court, Representation before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Provides sliding scale fees for individual legal services for removal defense, family-based immigration, asylum, adjustment of status and more. Now conducting Know Your Rights Presentations and Power of Attorney Workshops. Check website for more information and dates.

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